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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly knew of the abuse allegations against Rob Porter but still kept Porter in a senior aide role. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

John Kelly, Democratic Lightning Rod — Again

By Griffin Connolly
Posted February 8, 2018 at 11:07am
President Donald Trump, seen here at his State of the Union address, told the audience at the National Prayer Breakfast “we praise God for how truly blessed we are to be American.” (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Analysis: Response to Abuse Charges Dulls Trump’s Religious Message

By John T. Bennett
Posted February 8, 2018 at 9:59am
Then-Kentucky Democratic Rep. Carroll Hubbard speaks on the House floor in 1989. Hubbard served from 1975 to 1993. (C-SPAN)

Former Rep. Hubbard Investigated for Anti-Gay Slur

By Eric Garcia
Posted February 8, 2018 at 9:40am
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appears on a TV screen during her House floor speech Wednesday as, from left, DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján, Democratic Caucus Chairman Joseph Crowley and Democratic Caucus Vice Chairwoman Linda T. Sánchez conduct a news conference in the Capitol to open the Democrats’ retreat. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Pelosi Immigration Speech Overshadows Democratic Retreat

By Simone Pathé
Posted February 8, 2018 at 5:05am
Matt Reel is running for Congress. But he’s also on active duty. (Screen Shot/Matt Reel for Congress/YouTube)

Active-Duty Candidates Can Run — But Can They Campaign?

By Simone Pathé
Posted February 8, 2018 at 5:04am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised a “level playing field” for the immigration debate likely to take place next week. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Immigration Debate to Begin With Blank Slate

By Dean DeChiaro
Posted February 8, 2018 at 5:02am
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo says some Cuban restaurants back home in Miami are places that politicians campaigning there make a pilgrimage to. (Thomas McKinless/CQ Roll Call)

Curbelo Builds Relationships Over Boquerones and Basketball

By Eric Garcia
Posted February 8, 2018 at 5:00am
From left, DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Luján, Democratic Caucus Chairman Joseph Crowley and Democratic Caucus Vice Chairwoman Linda T. Sánchez conduct a news conference in the Capitol on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

House Democrats Divided on Backing Budget Deal Without DACA

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted February 7, 2018 at 10:15pm
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi leaves the House chamber Wednesday after ending her eight-hour speech on the floor. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

The House Staring Contest: Pelosi and Ryan

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted February 7, 2018 at 7:00pm
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. speaks during the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference in the Capitol Visitor Center auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Biden Gives Midterm Pep Talk at Rebooted Retreat

By Simone Pathé
Posted February 7, 2018 at 5:38pm